Monthly tips and observations from Director of Tennis, Marcos Ondruska
Poaching Opportunities in Doubles
Look for opportunities to cross when your baseline partner hits the ball through the center of the court.
In Exhibit A you can clearly see that Player 1 will find it significantly tougher to hit down the line off the center ball as there is simply less angle to hit into. This provides the opportunity to look for center balls. Especially if Player 1 is a little defensive.
Cover the line when the ball is wide. Make sure that you don’t let balls pass you down the line when your baseline partner hits good angles.
In Exhibit B you see that your partner has hit a great angle wide off his groundstroke and Player 1 is stretched wide. Take a couple of steps left to make sure that Player 1 cannot pass you down the line. Split step at contact and look for potential opportunities. If Player 1 is at total stretch, down the line becomes the significantly higher probability shot.
Question of the Month!
Submit your answer to receive a free group class!
Who do you think will win the 2019 French Open? Submit one answer for the women's champion and one for the men's.
The French Open begins on May 26th. Who do you think will take home the top prize on the red clay this year? Submit your answers by close-of-business May 25th to be entered to win a free group class at RTC. One winner from correct predictions will be selected for the Men's draw and the Women's draw.
Thank you to all who participated in last month's Question of the Month: What snack or beverage would you like to see RTC offer? We appreciated your suggestions and have implemented many of them already! The winner of the free class for the April 2019 question was Susan Schlepp.
RTC is planning a number of events in the upcoming months! There are events for all skill level and age. Sign-up online oremailor call 425-285-9891 with questions.
Friday Night Mixer: Adults Only
Join us at RTC for a Fun Friday Night Mixer!
Friday May 17th, 2019
6:15-9:15 p.m.
$20 members/$35 non-members
Gourmet Pizza, Salad, Appetizers, and Beverages
Mixed Doubles and 1 Court of Singles Play from 7:15-9:15 p.m.
Sign-up online by clicking online store and selecting "Junior Jam Night" under services (app registration not available).
Seeking Hitting Partners!
RTC now has a sign-up sheet for members seeking hitting partners on the bulletin board in our entryway.
Red Dot Spring Session 2 Starts 5/14!
Do you have a child ages 3-7 interested in trying tennis? RTC's 5-week Red Dot Sessions are the perfect introduction to the sport for a young child. Classes are focused on building athletic skills and character while having fun with similarly aged kids. Click here for more info.
New Check in System
If you haven't visited the club recently you may not be aware of our new check-in system for group classes. If you or your child is coming in for a class, please stop by the front desk to electronically sign-in.
Court Rentals for Non-Members
RTC's Courts are open for non-member rental at a rate of $40/hour. If you are not a member but are looking for a place to play contact us to sign-out a court.
The Case of the Missing Towels...
RTC provides towels for member and guest use. We understand how easy it is to accidentally stick a towel in your tennis bag when you are cleaning up on the court.
Last month we purchased 60 towels and find that only 8 remain. While we want to continue providing this amenity we do need to ensure these are returned. If you have inadvertently taken one of RTC's towels home we would greatly appreciate you returning it.
Adult USTA Tournaments @ RTC
In the summer months, RTC will host adult tournaments on 6/21-6/23, 7/26-7/28, and 8/16-8/18. Visit tennislinkfor more information including registration.
Photo of the Month
The days are getting longer and sunnier and RTC's outdoor court is ready for member play. Enjoy the sunshine and view of the evergreens while still taking advantage of your RTC membership and the club amenities. The outdoor court is listed as "court 7" for reservations.
